Hi and thanks!
I tried to update my phone from ICS with the JB update I got from the Samsung S2 site.Honestly, I wasnt aware you had to do any sort of prepping or rooting(as you mentioned) before initiating the update.I used the simple install tool that came with the JB update,set the Odin download mode,and once I plugged it in and the program and PC recognized the phone,I started the update.The progress bar got to 98% and stalled,I left it for almost 2 hours hoping it would finish,but it didnt,so I had no choice but to cancel it.Now im at where I am now in my original post.
I also did install the Samsung drivers off the Samsung website and installed those first. Im assuming theyre the latest.
My Carrier is a smaller Company called Ting.They run through Sprint however,and sell Sprint phones.I have model SPH-D710
Ok. Here we go...
First, let's clear a misunderstanding. You did nothing wrong. You don't need to be rooted for any of what you did, your phone had a hiccup at the wrong time.
Second, thank you for preemptively posting your device model number.
Third, I am sure I can help you fix this. You are going to need to do some prep work. First, you need a program called 7 Zip. You can find it just about anywhere for free, CNET is a good place to download from.
Once you have that installed, you will need to go here:
Rwilco12's Android Repository
Go to Downloads>Galaxy S2>Sprint (Match your model number)>Stock ROMs.
Once there, you can select whatever Jelly Bean or ICS ROM you want. The most current is GB27, so in the Jelly Bean folder (JB) you will have to scroll down to find it. Go to Full Restore, and Unrooted. Download the .exe file
Full Restore means a complete wipe of your phone. This is going to suck, but there is an error, and in order to rid the error, this needs to be done.
Once downloaded you will have to extract it. I would first suggest creating a folder on your desktop and name it. Something like JB Update. To extract the file you need to double click the file you downloaded and 7 Zip will open automatically. There should be a box that has three small dots in it, click that, Find your file you created on your desktop and click on it then click open. It will begin to extract. This may take about 5 minutes.
Once done, you can open that new update folder. There should be a file called ODIN-OC, double click that. And then open the file that comes after that. You will see a window pop up saying something like GB27 restore.
Charge your phone to at least 75% before doing the next step. Turn the phone off and reboot into Download Mode. Hold volume down and power. You will see a warning screen next, click continue.
Take a data cable (charging cable) and plug your phone in to your PC. You phone and PC will start communicating, this may take several minutes. But in that restore window you should see a colored box come up that says COM and a number. Number is irrelevant, if you get the colored box your PC recognizes the phone. You can then click Start. Once you click Start do not unplug it, Keep the PC plugged in, and do not let it sleep. This is the flashing of the stock ROM. This will take between 5 and 15 minutes. The window and phone should show progress bars. The window will say PASS and the phone will reboot.
Once done, you can set your phone up again, and I would suggest rebooting into recovery and wiping cache as soon as possible. Here is how:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...ing-into-recovery-mode-galaxy-s2-s3-tab2.html
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